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Demester Family History

Demester Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dempster, Demeter, Demaster, Kempster, Mester, De Meester, Meester

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Where is the Demester family from?

You can see how Demester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Demester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Demester families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Demester's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Demester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Demester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Demester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Demester. For the veterans among your Demester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demester lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Demester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Demester in 1975 was 71, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demester ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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